Summer IT Internship

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This position is accountable to perform needed work under the supervision and direction of more experienced engineers and/or supervisors and to learn about processes, technologies, safety, economics, statistics, and other areas. Primary emphasis is on implementation of assigned tasks in areas defined by others that will introduce the individual to multiple workgroups and process equipment.

Major deliverables:

• Complete tasks in a timely and safe manner that will be assigned by a senior maintenance, capital, or process engineer.
• Complete all safety training for the respective areas of the facility.
• Gain knowledge and experience in plant processes and engineering procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative and interest in assigned area.
• Establish good working relationship with peers, associates, and others at all levels.
• Perform data collection of equipment and processes that will aid in the completion of current projects or engineering technical records.
• Begin understanding and using statistical tools.
• Begin developing technical skills in subject area.
• Complete written communications via email, reports, or presentations.

Candidates must be eligible for work within the United States of America.  This job will not include sponsorship for employment visas (H1-B, etc.)

Qualifications

This position requires knowledge of engineering fundamentals in mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, information technology, or process systems. A minimum completion of two years in a of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology Degree. This individual must have good computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point), be self-starting, diligent, and be proficient at written and verbal communication.  Individual must have the ability to work in an industrial plant environment.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.